To be amazed by volcanoes, watch the monkeys and birds, relax on a beach surrounded by coconut trees, diving in warm water, or stroll among the trees, Costa Rica awaits you with open arms.

Day 1 San Jose

Welcome to San José for your guide and transfer to your hotel. Register and night at hotel

 

Day 2 San José - Tortuguero National Park (road + 1h30 2h30 boat)

Breakfast and departure to the Caribbean coast through the mountains of Braulio Carrillo National Park. In the middle of the banana plantations you will ship on a large motorized canoe up the canals that runs along the coast to the Tortuguero National Park. The Caribbean coast is a wonderful example of the biodiversity of Costa Rica. Tortuguero, a true "Amazon" offers a change of scenery and the chance to explore the rainforest by boat. Tortuguero beaches are the most important site in the western Caribbean for the green turtles nesting (July-October). Hence the name Tortuguero. Check in at the hotel. Lunch and then visit the town and the Museum of the Turtle.

Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

 

 

Day 3 Day Tortuguero

In the all inclusive lodge you will continue by boat discovering the flora and fauna of Tortuguero. The day begins at sunshine hiking on the trails of the lodge where you can see many animals back to the hotel for breakfast. Later in the morning, put one foot in the jungle and walk the trails of Tortuguero. Lunch at the hotel and then discover the marine park with completely different environments, depending on time of day. Back at the lodge to can enjoy the pool and jacuzzi. For the adventurous ones, we offer the opportunity for a canopy tour (optional).

Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

 

Day 4: Tortuguero / Sarapiqui (1h00 by boat 2 hours 30 minutes drive)

Breakfast and boat trip. Then bus to Guápiles. Lunch.

Aerialtram Tour on the treetops and frog. The aerialtram is part of the attractions and work of a private nature reserve of 475 hectares, which shares a border with 10 miles of Braulio. In the middle of the rainforest, you will fly above the trees on open shelves for 6 people with a bilingual naturalist guide. It is an extraordinary opportunity to see the forest from above and its natural splendor before it is exploited by man. The guide will show you the different aspects of tropical forest land to the treetops. You'll discover how colorful tropical flowers, plants and trees that have never seen before, together form a complete ecosystem. The cable covers a distance of 2.6 km, equivalent to 5% of the reserve, the tour takes about an hour twenty minutes at 2km/hour step; fully exploring this exciting part of the forest. It includes a visit to the butterfly and the frog garden in captivity where yoy can see the most exotic species in the area.

Dinner at the hotel

Day 5: Breakfast and departure for rafting tour class I on the Sarapiqui River with lunch during the tour.

Dinner and overnight at hotel

 

Day 6.

Route across the plains to the town of San Carlos in the Maleku Indigenous Reserve to explore their culture. You share a meal with them, after the return to La Fortuna you will see the Arenal Volcano.

Dinner and overnight at the lodge. Arenal

Day 7 Arenal

After breakfast, morning dedicated a walk on the hanging bridges in front of the volcano in an unforgettable atmosphere. Lunch and then an opportunity to explore the Arenal Volcano National Park, you should stay on marked trails of the volcano remains very active. Enjoy swimming in the beautiful gardens Ecothermal ant take diner there with warm water which cascades down from the volcano at 102° F (39° C). If time allows, will help in this wonderful scene, the spectacle of incandescent lava flows that ran along the slopes of the volcano.

Night stay at the hotel.

 

Day 8 Arenal Volcano National Park / Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio (3h00 drive)

Breakfast and then departure to the Pacific coast. Gradually change to become a tropical climate near the Pacific coast. The boat tour will discover crocodiles Tárcoles River. Lunch in the Pacific. In the afternoon, departure to Manuel Antonio and check in at the hotel.

Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

 

Day 9 Manuel Antonio National Park

After breakfast, visit the famous Manuel Antonio National Park is one of the most beautiful beaches in the country. Monkeys and iguanas keep you company while bathing in water at 28° C average. Then walk through the jungle. The trails will help you reach a rocky outcrop overlooking the white sandy beaches. Manuel Antonio, a small complex in vogue and protected National Park at a time, is undoubtedly a magical place to observe animal life and especially lazy raccoons, agoutis, monkeys, capuchin monkeys and small squirrels. Lunch in a restaurant before the beach; and the afternoon will be off to enjoy the beaches. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

 

Day 10 Manuel Antonio / San Jose

Breakfast and return to the Valley Central, lunch en route - for your return flight home.

 

Welcome at the airport by our bilingual Certified Naturalist guide

Transfers airport/hotel/airport

Lodging in double occupancy in First Category Hotels/Lodges

Full board (not included dinner first night)

Excursions and visits mentioned in this program

A/C private minivan or bus for all the circuit

 

Dinner Day 1

Tips for guides and drivers

Drinks and personal expenses.

Departure tax in Costa Rica

Trip insurance such as cancellation, assistance, repatriation, baggage

Thursday 20/1

Tuesday 15/02

Tuesday 01/03

Thursday 24/03

Thursday 07/04

Thursday 28/04

Thursday 26/05

Monday 20/06

Tuesday 26/07

Thursday 11/08

Thursday 01/09

Thursday 27/10

San Jose: Hotel Sleep Inn

Located in the heart of the city of San Jose, within walking distance of the National Theater, Gold Museum and Jade Museum, among others. The hotel has 86 comfortable rooms, including 4 mini suites, decorated in contemporary style. In addition, the hotel offers a gym and a casino. Bar, restaurant.

Tortuguero Evergreen Lodge or Pachira Lodge

Hotel of charm, perfectly integrated into the jungles of Tortuguero. 34 rooms beautifully decorated with fans, grouped into 4 units in large herds of valuable timber. Bar, restaurant, Jacuzzi beautiful turtle-shaped pool.

 

Numerous trails of the lodge's entrance to the Tortuguero National Park ($ 8/person) and the entrance to the village museum ($ 2/pers) be paid locally in cash

 

Sarapiqui. Sueño Azul

Charming lodging, giving an impression of a world away. 25 spacious, rustic rooms with a terrace overlooking the lake, mountains and rivers. Restaurant, bar, pool, trails, mountain, biking, horse riding.

Center for Yoga and relaxation.

 

Arenal Volcano: Volcano Lodge

A comfortable accommodation with beautiful views of the volcano. 65 spacious and comfortable rooms, all with views. Restaurant bar, 2 pools and 2 jacuzzis. Front of the Arenal Volcano in beautiful surroundings.

An excellent choice in its class.

 

 

Manuel Antonio: Hotel Hotel Playa Espadilla

Espadilla Hotel is right in Manuel Antonio and is located 150 meters from the entrance to Manuel Antonio National Park and 100 meters from the beach and public. Its 16 rooms are fully equipped with air conditioning, ceiling fan, cable TV and safe. The "Breakfast efficient 'are additionally equipped with kitchen and fridge. The hotel has 2 swimming pools, bar, restaurant, tennis court and a private nature reserve next to the hotel, with trails that can go quietly.